Brocade 4424 (for Dell Blade) Fabric OS
Hi, currently we have a Fabric OS 5.3.0. Is there a 6.x release for this switch and where can I download it? Thanks, Jargo
View ArticleHow to get new license keys
hey, i got a brocade confirmation paper with serial and transaction key from my reseller to get 8 new ports for my 2 switches. i cant seem to find the right URL, my brocadeconnect login does not work...
View ArticleDiscover WWNs on NPIV
Hi I have some ports on SAN768b switch with NPIV config. When I run switchshow, the only information that I can get is: 131 13 03fc80 idN4 Online FC F-Port 1 N Port + 4 NPIV
View Articledifferent data cli switch commands and web tool
Good afternoon. Added a new switch in Existing factory. data cli is the same for all identical to the old and the new Switch. SAN_Switch_2:adm> fabricshow Switch ID Worldwide
View Articlehowto uplink switches keeping fabrics seperated
hi guys, i am stuck in a problem bringing up an isl here is the scenario: we have an existing hp c-class bladecenter with 2 brocade 4/12 fc interconnects. by historical reasons the 2 switches work...
View ArticleCONTRX 300 connecting and disconnecting fc cables
Hi All, I am new to san switches technology. In our enviroment, we are having two brocade san switch 300 contrx 16 ports, not in AMC (warranty). I need to disconnect one fc cable , connect the same...
View Articlewhat is san membership?
I have been asked to list all switches and how many ports being used, and how many are available, then ports %utilization, and also how many E-ports and %E-ports, then san membership What is san...
View ArticleSeeking for DCX 4100/5100 inside and out
I have a very basic question: What is DCX4100/5100? Would you please provide documents/videos on their architecture. Searching Internet doesn't give me a direct idea. Hope you could help me out. Thanks!
View ArticleReset counters displayed by command Porterrshow??
How do you reset the counters displayed when the "porterrshow" command is issued?? We are trying to debug a problem and showing counters from power-up confuses the issue. Thanks Much In Advance Ron...
View ArticleHow do I Create a new Zone for my new tape backup server (with a HBA) and new...
I have 2 Brocade 4100 Fiber Channel SAN Switches -- How do I Create a new Zone for my new tape backup server (with a HBA) and new Quantum Scalar 50 Fiber Channel Tape Library ?
View ArticleSupportSave failing
On one of our DCX running OS v6.2.0e I am attempting to run SupportSave but keep getting the following error: supportSave is already running from another connection, please retry later. SupportSave...
View ArticleApache version needed due to vulnerability being flagged.
Hello, I am trying to find out what the embedded Apache version in various Brocade fw packages. Specifically 6.4.1a, 6.4.2b and any of the newer FOS 7.x versions. I took a look at the packages and...
View ArticleSAN switch -- not working
One of our 32-port switch is not working from the past 6 months, today i just have looked at it. When i power on the switch, on the console, i can see that it continuously doing some diagnostics...
View ArticleUnable to access brocade with no one service (telnet, ssh, http etc) only...
Hello i'm newbie in Brocade. We have 2 brocades SilkWorm 200e, on of them was never configured and i successfully setup IP address for it using EZswitchsetup, after that get access to webtools and...
View ArticleHigh Values for Time BB Credit Zero - Is this a problem and how is it fixed?
I have an issue with a networker media host connected to tapes only sometimes losing sight of the networker controller hosts and it tape drives. I have noticed that the media host has high values for...
View ArticleRedundant fabric, adding new switches, fails to merge, what next?
I have a redundant SAN fabric in production. Each Fabric has two 8/40 port switches, two 8/24 C-class interconnects and two 4/32 port switches (all HP Branded 5100, 4100 and Type 72.3 (?). These...
View ArticleBrocade 7800 fcip tunnel with one circuit on two gbe ports
Hi, I have to configure fcip tunnel with one circuit on two gbe ports on Brocade 7800 routers on both sites. When ipaddress is assigned, do I need to assign separate ipaddress to both two gbe ports...
View ArticleDesign Question
Hello all, I was wondering if someone a little more technical than me can help. So I was given a case where the customer bought 2 SAN24B switches for each site and has fiber between the sites....
View ArticleFabric change from time to time
Hi I have problem with Brocade 300 switch. Switch works ok but from time to time I'm receiving below errors on console: 2012/05/07-23:35:59, [SNMP-1007], 3, FID 128, INFO, br300, The last fabric...
View ArticleSAN migration - Connecting switches via ISL
Hello everyone. My goal here is to understand the correct procedure for temporarily connecting an older SAN with 2 Brocade 300 switches to a newer SAN with 2 Brocade 6505 switches in order to svmotion...
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